How far is Kona, HI, from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 3671 miles / 5908 kilometers / 3190 nautical miles.

Distance from Grand Island to Kona

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Island to Kona. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3671.214 miles
• 5908.246 kilometers
• 3190.198 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula

• 3666.890 miles
• 5901.287 kilometers
• 3186.440 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Grand Island to Kona?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Kona International Airport is 7 hours and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Grand Island and Kona?

The time difference between Grand Island and Kona is 4 hours. Kona is 4 hours behind Grand Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Kona generates about 416 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 416 kilograms equals 916 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Island to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

Airport information

Origin	Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City:	Grand Island, NE
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	GRI
ICAO Code:	KGRI
Coordinates:	40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W

Destination	Kona International Airport
City:	Kona, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KOA
ICAO Code:	PHKO
Coordinates:	19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W